Professional Journey
20+ years transforming business challenges into innovative technology solutions across UN agencies and private sector
John Agbo
ICT Expert & Digital Business Leader
Over two decades of technology leadership, from UN field offices across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific to private enterprise, building systems that work under pressure and at scale. His multidisciplinary background began in Nigeria with a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, a Masters in Information Technology, to Switzerland with an MBA in Digital Business (EU Business School, Switzerland).
He is the Founder of MPM Projects Ltd (IT services and business solutions) and the Digital Actions for Community Sustainable Development Initiative (DACSi), the host of the AI for Good-Africa YouTube channel (@AIforGood-Africa), and Co-Founder of The Investor Tribe, a proptech and fintech venture launched in 2026.
Quick Timeline
- Pioneer Instructor at Nigeria's first Cisco Academy, Lagos (2003–2004), established by UNDP
- AI for Good-Africa: YouTube channel (@AIforGood-Africa) making AI accessible and relevant for African audiences
- Nigeria's First Humanitarian Cargo Notification System, pioneered at UN OCHA; still in active use today
- Co-Founder, The Investor Tribe (2026): proptech and fintech venture; leads Product & Innovation domain
Mr. Agbo's leadership and technical skills encompass a wide range of platforms and technologies, with proven ability to manage diverse teams, drive change, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget. His current passion is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence for focused business goals.
John Agbo holds an MBA in Digital Business (EU Business School, Switzerland), Masters in Information Technology and B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (Nigeria)
Recent Speaking & Training Engagements
- National Annual Convention of Real Estate Valuers Association of Nigeria - August 2024
- Senior Management Meeting of NNPC Property Development Department - November 2024
- Nigeria Revenue Service, ICT Strategic Conference - December 2025
Career Timeline
Co-Founder, Product & Innovation
The Investor Tribe
- Leads product management, AI & cybersecurity, and partnership strategy for a proptech and fintech startup
- Responsible for identifying technology gaps and designing the technical framework for the entity's products
Founder & Lead Consultant
MPM Projects Ltd
- Delivers end-to-end IT services: supply & infrastructure, business software, consulting, and workforce development
- Live products include MPM-InstantBizDocs and the ADSi Cooperative Platform
Founder & Director
Digital Actions for Community Sustainable Development Initiative (DACSi)
- Runs AI for Good-Africa YouTube channel (@AIforGood-Africa), making AI relevant for African communities
- Leads Youth Industry Skills Program and digital literacy training in Benue State, Nigeria
Information Systems Officer
United Nations
- Automated business processes across multiple country offices, increasing operational efficiency
- Provided global ICT support for field offices across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and Europe
ICT Analyst
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Pioneered Nigeria's first humanitarian cargo notification system, a critical tool still in use today
- Led development of 10+ customised business solutions across humanitarian operations
ICT Associate
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Managed productivity and cloud solution transitions at enterprise scale
- Developed and implemented customised business process automations across country operations
Early Career: ICT Roles
Médecins Sans Frontières · UNAIDS · Cisco Systems
- Pioneer Instructor at Nigeria's first Cisco Academy, Lagos, established by UNDP (2003–2004)
- Designed ICT infrastructure for ICASA 2005 (UNAIDS), serving 5,000+ international attendees
Education & Certifications
Education
Master of Business Administration - Digital Business
EU Business School
2023 - 2025 (Completed)
Master's Degree, Information Technology
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
2010 - 2013
Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science
Federal University of Technology Minna
2005 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Agriculture, Makurdi
1992 - 1998
Core Competencies
Technical Skills
- Project Management
- Digital Business Solutions
- Multivendor Cloud Solutions
- Network Infrastructure
- Business Process Automation
Leadership Skills
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Digital Transformation
- Project Leadership